The Nielsen Company is a global leader in measurement and information and we believe in providing our clients with a precise understanding of the consumer. We give insights into what consumers buy and watch to a multitude of our clients including Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Google, Diageo, Coca Cola and others.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
The key responsibilities include:
- Track and review the monthly Account reconciliations.
- Review Revenue cognition or any other technical accounting issues for compliance.
- Review and tracking of Account Receivables, collections, un-billed receivables, credit notes, DBO.
- Tracking of compliance to local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Develop and document region specific business processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal control.
- Prepare and update monthly Controller Scorecard.
- Management of the finance function and overseeing the finance team.
- Engage and manage operating planning process.
- Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows.
- Timely Payroll preparation and process implementation.
- Maintenance of financial and accounting processes.
- Preparation of monthly consolidated P&L account and Balance Sheet.
- Timely and accurate preparation of statutory and internal financial reports.
- Conduct quality checks on all prepared reports before submission to both local & regional teams.
- Coordinate internal relationships- working with commercial team to ensure clients' service payments are rendered as and when due.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Team Management: Ability to manage team dynamics
- Analytical skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Consultative and Influencing skills
- Time Management Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Strong Communication skills
- First degree in Accounting, Accountancy, Finance or Financial Management
- Certified Chartered Accountant; ICAN, ACCA or equivalent
- CFA qualification will be added advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Stated.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online